Job Description
Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprentice\n\nSalary: £22,048 per annum plus Veolia benefits\n\nHours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday\n\nLocation: Veolia Westlinks, Alperton Lane, Wembley, London HA0 1ER\n\nProgramme Duration: Up to 36 months\n\nCandidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 17th - 24th March and assessment days will take place between w/c 31st March - 7th April\n\nWhen you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.\n\nOur apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.\n\nWe know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.\n\nWhat we can offer you;\n\n25 days of annual leave + bank holidays\nAccess to our company/people's pension scheme\nDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers\nOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community \nAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to\n24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household\nOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential \n\nApprenticeship Programme;\n\nDuring this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.\n\nAs well as this, you'll also gain a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Certificate, Level 3 NVQ (Competency) in Maintenance & Working Safely (H&S) Certificate.\n\nWith many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.\n\nBy the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.\n\nWhat you'll be doing;\n\nCarrying out inspections and maintenance on a variety of HGV vehicles, mainly on refuse collection vehicles to DVSA standards \nServicing vehicles as per OEM recommendations\nCarrying out diagnostics on a variety of systems to correctly diagnose faults before repair\nEnsuring all paperwork is completed correctly and complies legally \n\nWhat we're looking for;\n\nA minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English\nGood problem-solving skills\nWillingness to learn new skills\nFull UK driving licence (Desirable) \n\nWhat's next?\n\nBefore we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.\n\nApply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.\n\nWe're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.\n\nThis accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.\n\nWe want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.\n\nWe reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.\n\nHere at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.\n\nWhat's next?\n\nApply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.\n\nWe're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row!
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.\n\nWe want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.\n\nWe know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.\n\nWe therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply